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Pole beans and bush beans share a lot of similarities. After all, both are still types of green beans despite how different their names are. Yet, these two types of …

You plant your broccoli seeds, you water and nurture your plants waiting for the day of harvest. After all that work and time you notice a problem, your broccoli leaves …

L​ambsquarters is an extremely common plant that grows well in a variety of soils: in agricultural fields, in ditches beside roads, in forested areas, and in gardens. If you’ve spent …

If you are looking for an easy to grow, colorful, and nutrient rich plant to add to your food forest then Jerusalem artichoke, also known as Sunchoke, is exactly what …

Squash bugs are one of the most common pests you’re likely to find on squash plants in your vegetable garden and one of the most difficult to get rid of …

If you have pine trees in your garden, you are probably already aware that they can stunt the growth of some plants, and you may be wondering how you can …

Have you ever wondered what edible plants you can grow if you are trying to plant them near walnut trees? Black walnut trees are infamous for putting out a chemical …

Raising Coturnix quail has been the easiest and most rewarding livestock I’ve ever raised on my homestead. For years I have raised quail in cages but my desire to give …

Strawberries are a welcome addition to any garden and are a plant that fits well with many other plants as a companion. However, there are some things that should never …

Slugs can be real nuisances to gardens. While some slugs in your garden are good for transforming the soil into nutrient-rich fertilizer, too many pose a threat to your plants.  …